This case study aims to achieve the following learning outcomes: to demonstrate a critical and systematic understanding of the psychological and sociological factors which influence patient care, to critically explore the aspects of risk assessment and safeguarding to promote safe, effective care, to demonstrate detailed and current knowledge of inter-professional working and how it promotes…
An Evaluation of the Theory of Modeling and Role-Modeling
An Evaluation of the Theory of Modeling and Role-Modeling Abstract The purpose of this paper is to explore Erickson, Tomlin, and Swain’s theory of Modeling and Role-Modeling. This paper evaluates the validity, usefulness, congruence with current nursing standards, and applicability to the nursing profession. Modeling and Role-Modeling: A Theory and Paradigm for Nursing , was…
Urinary Incontinence and Social Isolation
Beverly Phelps Abstract Urinary incontinence is loss of bladder control, that one in every 25 million Americans deal with on a daily basis, and it can mean anything from a slight leak to complete inability to maintain control. (Chris Lliades, 2009) Discuss the social concerns associated with incontinence. What nursing interventions would be appropriate to…
Health Case Study: Diabetes
Introduction Diabetes is a disease which has a significant impact on individuals, family and society (DH, 2002). It affects 1.4 million people across the UK (Hilton and Digner, 2006). Such is the significance of the disease for the National Health Service (NHS) and other resources and services, that the Department of Health published the National…
Case Study: Pregnancy Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as glucose intolerance of variable severity, with onset or first recognised during pregnancy1. This definition includes women whose blood glucose goes back to normal after giving birth, those with undiagnosed type I or type II diabetes and also those with monogenic diabetic2. GDM is believed to complicate approximately 1%…
Effect of Formal Transitions on Registered Nurse Retention Rates
Planned Change Theory Problem Definition and Background For the behavioral health nurse at St. Mary Hospital does the use of a formal, comprehensive transition to practice program specialized to behavioral health impact full time registered nurse (RN) retention rate compared to the current informal preceptor program in place? The average hospital is estimated to lose about $328,400…
Decrease Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
Patients on ventilator support are very prone to respiratory infections. These patients have no means or control over what enters their lungs or what does not. One prevalent infectious process that can occur in these patients is ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP), and affects many patients every year who require ventilator support. Ventilator associated pneumonia is…
Post Natal Depression Case Study
Table of Contents Case Study Care Plan Medical Point of view The Role of the nurse Building a therapeutic relationship Respect and Empathy Communication Tackling the problem The Reality Therapy and choice therapy. Working the therapy with Rachel Problems met during sessions. Conclusion Case Study. A 21 year old lady presented at Crisis Intervention Team…
Patient Assessment and Medication Administration
Marisa L. Bishop The aim of assessment is to ensure all patients receive consistent and timely nursing care. With the healthcare field our assessment skills are our biggest tool in determining patient care. As nurses, one of the first skills taught is a head to toe assessment. Nurses are taught to inspect, auscultate, palpate, and…
Responsibility for Healthcare Between Society and the Family
The balance of responsibility for healthcare between society and the family – societal versus family responsibilities “Responsibility for health: personal, social, and environmental ” INTRODUCTION: The Family is the basic or functional unit of a society. In making healthcare policy society and family plays a great part in implementation. Responsibility starts within each member of…